Ordinary Love

I just wanted to show you this amazing clip from the Irish group U2.

 I love the different settings, landscapes, handwriting, originality, Bono's voice and ,of course,the lyrics.

 This song has been written to honour Nelson Mandela and will appear in the upcoming biopic called "Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom".

 I wish we could watch the film in class...obviously, in English Enjoy!!

 

A little bit of music would do you good...

R.I.P Whitney!!

Classic!



http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-17004319

http://entertainment.time.com/2012/02/11/whitney-houstons-best-her-ten-most-memorable-songs/?hpt=hp_c2#saving-all-my-love-for-you

Another unforgettable voice disappears...

Christmas songs

Happy Xmas!!

Music to listen to, sing in company or alone while tidying your bedroom at Christmas!!

Hi there, here you have a collection of some songs we've been listening to this week...I remind you to prepare your speaking for next Monday and don't forget the project at home!

















I just love this one...

Fito, a poet or a musician?

We also have good rock singers in Spain!!!!Well a mixture of styles. I suggest that you go to a concert of his if you like the group. Awesome!

maybe the name of the group is familiar to you. You may know some songs...check the ones below...





I admire this guy, Fito Cabrales. Loak at how quick he can play the guitar!









One from the first album ( 1998)



Extremoduro + Platero y Tú + Manolo Chinato...Extrechinato y Tú.

A tribute to the best singer ever. My idol!

John Winston Lennon was born on October 9, 1940 ( during WWII).

Little John with his uncle George.

John with his auntie Mimi, who took care of him on his childhood.

John's father, Freddie Lennon, wasn't a very good dad. Their parents got divorced when he was 5. His dad didn't want to know anything about John till he became rich and famous. What a cheek!

You can see John and his mother Julia, who taught him how to play the banjo and ukelele. Unfortunately, she was killed by a car driven by a drunk off-duty policeman.

The Quarrymen, John's first band. He was aged 15 when he met Paul McCartney...and the story begins right here...

Gorgeous Cynthia Powell, John's first wife. At the beginning of their career, The Beatles didn't want people to know he was married. Young girls were crazy about them...

He married his second wife, Yoko Ono, on 19th, March, 1969, in Gibraltar. For some people she was responsible for The Beatles' break-up.Julian Lennon and Sean Lennon. You can tell which one is Yoko's and who's Cynthia's.

John having a lollipop while resting from shooting "How I Won the War", a film made in Almería.

He also wrote 2 books.
He was very creative, he tried drawing as well.

During the Vietnam War, they spent 2 weeks in bed asking for peace. One in Montreal and another one in Amsterdam.

Mark David Chapman assassinated John on December 8, 1980 outside The Dakota Building, where Lennon lived with his wife, Yoko Ono. Mad Mark asked him for an autograph and while taking a picture of them he said , " This picture will be historic!". Later that night, he went back to the building and waited for John to arrive. When he saw Lennon he asked: "Mr. Lennon?". Then, he aimed 5 shots at him and , unfortunately, 4 of them hit him in the back.

He claimed he had heard a voice encouraging him to kill this great singer..

R.I.P. Mr. Lennon!!

Internet Project

Task: After watching both clips you have to prepare an oral explanation about the meaning of its lyrics and what you think the singer is trying to tell us. I'll let you know the date for this activity on Monday.

You can visit wikipedia if you need some help.

Remember to write down the new vocab.

HAVE YOU WON THE LOTTERY??

Have you ever heard about The Rolling Stones?



For some people, Jim Morrison, the singer of The Doors, was a poet, with his soul stuck between heaven and hell. For others, he was another Rock and Roll Star that crashed and disappeared...R.I.P






The Police with its handsome Sting





Dire Straits!!Mark Knopfler is an excellent guitar player. Check it out!!





Close your eyes and enjoy the guitar... The lyrics are written on the video, but just listen..



TO BE CONTINUED...

John Lennon

It´s been nearly 30 years ( next Wednesday) since John Lennon, one of the best-known musicians, was assassinated by a crazy Mark David Chapman. But his legend still lives on.

I´ve uploaded some songs for you to listen to, sing or just watch. They are worth a try. Hope you enjoy!

Who hasn´t heard about this song? The message is crystal clear.


Give peace a chance ( dad una oportunidad a la paz) A great pacifist Lennon was!



All you need is love. Great love song!



In my life. ( You have the lyrics both in Spanish and English)